Question

Jenna would like to work as a computer programmer. While in college, Jenna worked in a bookstore, where she eventually moved up to a management position. After college, Jenna took an entry-level position on a team of programmers. Jenna believes that working at the bookstore was a waste of her time because it did not increase her human capital. Evaluate Jenna's belief.

a Jenna is correct; working in a bookstore did not give her skills that can be used in other different fields.
b Jenna is incorrect; working in the bookstore gave her new and valuable computer-programming skills.
c Jenna is correct; working in a bookstore did not give her experience related to computer programming.
d Jenna is incorrect; working in the bookstore gave her the management experience valuable in different fields.

Answer 1

c. Jenna is correct; working in a bookstore did not give her experience related to computer programming. 

Answer 2

the answer d Jenna is incorrect; working in the bookstore gave her the management experience valuable in different fields.
Even though jenna's decision is correct in quitting her job in the bookstore and start to pursue her dream, her view on her previous job is wrong.
With ther past experience, Jenna now has additional skills in leading team members which would be extremely useful for her next job.